Washington County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 210,042 #334 / 3,222
90th
Median Household Income $78,958 +5.1% #626 / 3,222
81th
Median Age 44.2 years +13.6% #896 / 3,222
72th
Median Home Value $228,500 -18.9% #1,098 / 3,222
66th
Median Gross Rent $949 -18.4% #1,184 / 3,222
63th
Poverty Rate 9.6% -23.7% #700 / 3,222
78th

Demographics

Washington County has a population of 210,042, making it the #334 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington County is $78,958, ranking #626 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$78,958 +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #626 of 3,222
81th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,022 +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #414 of 3,222
87th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.6% −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #700 of 3,222
78th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,863 of 3,222
42th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9% −2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #579 of 3,222
82th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.4 min +6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #992 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington County is $228,500 (-18.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.

Median Home Value
$228,500 −18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,098 of 3,222
66th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$949 −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,184 of 3,222
63th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.1% +18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,339 of 3,222
58th percentile
76.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Washington County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #233 of 3,222
93th percentile

About Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 210,042, making it the 334th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington County is $78,958, which ranks #626 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Washington County is $228,500, 18.9% below the national median. Renters in Washington County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington County, 32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.

Washington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.2%).

All data for Washington County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.